At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team to deliver timely repairs across a diverse estate.
- Company: Join a public sector organisation focused on community and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, impactful role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in repairs management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Leader to join a busy Facilities Management function within a public sector organisation. Reporting to the Lead Assets Works Delivery Manager, you'll take ownership of day‑to‑day repairs delivery across a large and varied estate; leading a dedicated team and working closely with planned works colleagues, contractors, and leaseholders.
The Role
- Lead the reactive works delivery team to ensure repairs are delivered on time, to budget, and to agreed standards across the estate; maintaining compliance with statutory obligations and sector best practice throughout.
- Work collaboratively with the Team Leader (Planned) to ensure resilience across both reactive and planned works delivery for the whole estate.
- Assist in developing long‑term repairs and maintenance strategies; researching and implementing professional and technical judgement to implement agreed delivery plans.
- Work with partner contractors to provide a responsive day‑to‑day repairs service for tenants, leaseholders, and customers; meeting performance targets within budget.
- Ensure appropriate consultation is undertaken with leaseholders in line with the Landlord and Tenant Acts and other relevant legislation.
- Work with Contracts Officers to provide technical expertise in the production of specifications and ongoing contractor management for repairs and maintenance contracts.
- Deliver procurement efficiencies and value for money; using technical expertise to inform specification writing and scope of works in compliance with statutory obligations and sector best practice.
- Manage the voids process (property element) to ensure turnaround times and quality meet targets; working with Housing Management and contractors to develop improved working practices.
What We’re Looking For
Knowledge
- Major legislation and issues affecting local government; social housing and operational property maintenance.
- Best practice across these functions within a similar environment or local authority.
- Compliance and statutory landlord obligations and their effect upon buildings; engineering services; trades; operations; materials and construction.
Experience
- Managing repairs and maintenance services within the public sector; social housing; or a similar operating environment.
- Collating and analysing information for reports to councillors, residents, and other stakeholders.
- Developing, leading, mentoring, and motivating successful individuals and teams within an environment of change.
Skills
- Managing multiple projects effectively and prioritising in response to changing deadlines.
- Exercising sound judgement in decision making; analysing problems; separating symptoms from causes; and identifying short and long‑term solutions.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly to a wide range of audiences.
- Setting and monitoring measurable performance targets.
- Building and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, partners, tenants, and stakeholders.
- A good level of IT competency across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other service‑based software systems.
Qualifications
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE) or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS).
- A broad knowledge of buildings and building engineering services, trades, operations, materials, and construction.
If this sounds like your next move, get in touch to find out more or apply now.
Team Leader (Reactive). Job in Canterbury Move Collective Jobs employer: Broughton Group
Join a dynamic public sector organisation in Canterbury, where as a Team Leader, you will lead a dedicated team in delivering essential repairs and maintenance services across a diverse estate. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering opportunities to develop long-term strategies while ensuring compliance with best practices. Enjoy the unique advantage of making a meaningful impact in the community, all within a role that values your expertise and leadership skills.
